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Microsoft Office for iPad expected in coming weeks — Back in November, The Daily initially uncovered the existence of an iPad version of the Microsoft Office Suite. Sources now say that the app will soon be submitted to Apple for approval. — A brief hands-on with a working prototype …

The iPad 3 Rumor Roundup — iPad 3 has more tapered edges than the iPad 2, but a little bit thicker — What is the latest and greatest with the iPad 3? We have all the rumors, and all the purported specs covered. We also have an exclusive in depth look at the back shell of the iPad 3 …

Aussies' fix for ‘stagnated’ email — Email has “stagnated” and three Australians who quit Google say they have built a product that will change the way we interact with email and allow us to get through our bulging inboxes “20 per cent faster”. — Cameron Adams, 32, and Dhanji Prasanna …

Barnes & Noble Misses In Q3; NOOK Business Up 38 Percent To $542M — Barnes and Noble reported earnings this morning, with total sales increasing 5% compared to the prior year, from $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion, falling short of analyst expectations. Net income was $52 million, which is flat with the previous year's earnings.

U.S. Official Warns About ‘Anonymous’ Power Play — U.S. Official Signals Growing Concern Over Anonymous Group's Capabilities — The director of the National Security Agency has warned that the hacking group Anonymous could have the ability within the next year or two to bring about a limited power outage through a cyberattack.

China firm preparing for Apple iPad talks: lawyer — SHANGHAI — A Chinese firm involved in a trademark row with Apple over the iPad name is preparing for talks with the US technology giant, the Chinese firm's lawyer said Tuesday, raising hopes for a settlement.

The U.N. Threat to Internet Freedom — Top-down, international regulation is antithetical to the Net, which has flourished under its current governance model. — On Feb. 27, a diplomatic process will begin in Geneva that could result in a new treaty giving the United Nations unprecedented powers over the Internet.

The Older You Are, The Harder It Is To Win At Social — A big problem investors and pundits have with companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple is that they are seemingly incapable of creating a successful social network, despite being successful in many other areas of the software world.

Facebook expected to unveil plan for mobile ads — Facebook disclosed an eye-opening fact when it filed plans to go public this month - 425 million members access the social network on smart phones and tablets. — The disclosure sent up red flags for analysts, because the company also said it does not …

Panel to Consider Computer Option for Taxis — Just as New Yorkers have grown used to blaring televisions in the back of taxis, the Taxi and Limousine Commission is considering another electronic option: embedded tablet computers. — The commission is weighing a proposal by Square …

Twitter partners with Yandex for real-time search — (Reuters) - Twitter and Russian search engine Yandex have agreed a partnership that will allow Yandex to show new tweets in its search results almost instantly, as Twitter becomes an increasingly important source of real-time information.

Chrome kingpin Pichai promises Android upgrades — In a Q&A, Chrome leader Sundar Pichai promises the Android version will improve “by leaps and bounds” and says the browser will make Google money directly. — Sundar Pichai, leader of the Chrome effort, when Google unveiled the first beta of its browser on September 2, 2008.

Apple Plans 20MW of Solar Power for iDataCenter — The exterior of the Apple data center facility in Maiden, North Carolina (Source: Apple) — Apple has revealed new details about the operations of its huge data center in Maiden, North Carolina, including plans to build a 20-megawatt solar power facility to support its operations.